The prosecution's use of a privilege that was not part of the common law in order to prevent testimony from being introduced at a criminal trial violates the defendant's Sixth Amendment rights
Indicate whether the statement is true or false
F
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Of the various types of rapist profiles that have been identified, which one actually gets sexual gratification from his acts?
a. anger rapist b. power rapist c. sadistic rapist d. All of these.
Presentence reports are prepared by ________.
A. judges B. police officers C. psychologists D. probation officers
The development of the conflict model is indebted to the concept of “________,” the art of conducting a dispute by disclosing and resolving contradictions in the arguments of opponents
Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
Which one of the following statements is INCORRECT?
a. The Supreme Court has held that states are not bound by the Fourteenth Amendment to abide by the grand jury requirement imposed on the federal courts by the Fifth Amendment. b. Grand juries frequently reject requests for indictment by prosecuting attorneys. c. Courts have ruled that an indictment must be dismissed if the defendant can prove that the prosecution's delay in bringing the indictment was a deliberate device to gain an advantage of the defendant and that it has caused actual prejudice to the defendant's ability to present a defense. d. Trial judges are accorded considerable discretion in determining whether to grant a change of venue in a criminal case.